I M needing less applause this year than I needed last year.

Wisdom

Applause is a substance, and a man can be addicted to it like any other. The withdrawal is uncomfortable, but on the other side is a freedom most people never taste: doing the right thing whether or not anyone ever claps.

Carry It

Do one worthy thing today specifically where no one will ever know to applaud it, and sit with how that feels.

Ask Yourself

How much of what you do would you still do if the applause were guaranteed to never come?